How much do Lava crowns actually cost a dentist?

I am currently in need of a three tooth bridge for my front teeth. I would like to negotiate the price with my dentest. He currently said $4200.00





I would think that since there making 3 at one time that it could be cheaper to make.

How much do Lava crowns actually cost a dentist?
At my office you'd be charged $2648. Shop around.
Reply:Most dental labs still charge the same even if there are multiple units. We haven't made a Lava crown in my office in so long, I don't remember what the lab fee is, around $200.00 I am guessing.





However, you do realize that the $4200.00 he quoted you is not actually just the cost of the crowns themselves, right???





That includes everything necessary to do the work for you:





anesthetic


guaze


instrument sterilization


anything disposable


burs (Drill bits)


impression material


lab fee


temporary material


cement


assistants pay


electricity


water


front desk's salary (who works with you)


paper your reciept is printed on (and ink)


rent on the building





Trust me, the list goes on and on and on.





You ever gone to a nice restuarant and wondered "Why the heck does a steak dinner cost $20.00?" You don't really think the food actually costs $20.00, do you?





So what it actually costs the dentist, is going to depend on what materials he uses, what his overhead costs are, how much he pays his staff, what lab he uses, etc. etc. etc.





I personally think his fee is pretty average for the dental field. But you might ask him about a pre-payment discount or something like that. Some offices offer that.

Jewelry